Dartmouth (Tuck) MBA School
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262
20.3%
710
3.40
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MBA Application Schedule
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Deadline |
Interview |
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Early
Action |
10/15/08 |
10/15/08 |
12/19/08 |
| Round 2 |
11/12/08 |
11/12/08 |
02/06/09 |
| Round 3 |
01/07/09 |
01/30/09 |
03/20/09 |
| Round 4 |
04/01/09 |
04/01/09 |
05/15/09 |
Applications are due by 5:00 pm EST.
All accepted applicants who wish to reserve a seat in the incoming class must submit a nonrefundable deposit (which is applied against tuition) as follows:
 Early Action round deposit: $3,500
November round deposit: $2,500
January round deposit: $2,500
April round deposit: $2,500
MBA Application Requirements
# of Recommendations: Two
# of Essays: Four
Evaluative Interview: Recommended (Schedule appointment.)
Application Fee: $220
MBA Essay Questions
Fall of 2009 Essay Questions
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Why is an MBA a critical next step toward your short- and long-term career goals? Why is Tuck the best MBA program for you? (If you are applying for a joint or dual degree, please explain how the additional degree will contribute to those goals.)
(500-word guideline)
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Tuck defines leadership as “inspiring others to strive and enabling them to accomplish great things.” We believe great things and great leadership can be accomplished in pursuit of business and societal goals. Describe a time when you exercised such leadership. Discuss the challenges you faced and the results you achieved. What characteristics helped you to be effective, and what areas do you feel you need to develop in order to be a better leader? (500-word guideline)
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Discuss the most difficult constructive criticism or feedback you have received. How did you address it? What have you learned from it?
(500-word guideline)
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Tuck seeks candidates of various backgrounds who can bring new perspectives to our community. How will your unique personal history, values, and/or life experiences contribute to the culture at Tuck? (500-word guideline)
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(Optional) Please provide any additional insight or information that you have not addressed elsewhere that may be helpful in reviewing your application (e.g., unusual choice of evaluators, weaknesses in academic performance, unexplained job gaps or changes, etc.). Complete this question only if you feel your candidacy is not fully represented by this application.
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(Required for Reapplicants) How have you strengthened your candidacy since you last applied? Please reflect on how you have grown personally and professionally. |
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